traverse
also tra-ˈvərs,
or
ˈtra-(ˌ)vərs
traversed; traversing
transitive verb
Verb
a
: to go or travel across or over
b
: to move or pass along or through
light rays traversing a crystal
2
: to make a study of : EXAMINE
3
: to lie or extend across : CROSS
the bridge traverses a brook
4
a
: to move to and fro over or along
b
: to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle
c
: to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot
5
a
: to go against or act in opposition to : OPPOSE, THWART
b
: to deny (something, such as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law
6
: to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses
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